Project Controls Assistant

Actalent; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Controls Assistant to join the cost control team onsite at a mission critical data center construction project in Moncks Corner, SC. This role delivers accounting and administrative support to keep customer and supplier accounts accurate and payroll-backed transactions processed timely.

The position focuses on cost reporting, invoicing, and documentation, collaborating with the cost manager to track project costs and support month-end close and financial summaries.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting within a construction environment or closely related field.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Proficiency in invoicing and processing complex billing for construction or project-based work.
• Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Excel, including data entry and basic spreadsheet functions.
• Experience with subcontractor payouts, credit card voucher processing, and transaction tracking.
• Foundational knowledge of project controls and cost analysis in a project setting.
• Ability to support month-end activities, reporting, and preparation of financial information.
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping and financial statement components.
• Strong organizational skills for receiving, processing, and filing financial and project paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Support the project controls and cost control team on a mission critical data center construction project.
• Provide accounting and administrative support to the project controls manager to ensure customer and supplier accounts remain accurate and up to date.
• Receive, process, and file project-related paperwork, including invoices, subcontractor payouts, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities related to construction projects.
• Prepare, review, and process complex bills, subcontractor payouts, and credit card vouchers in an accurate and timely manner.
• Track and reconcile petty cash transactions and ensure proper documentation and filing.
• Perform data entry and maintain financial records using Excel and other project control tools.
• Support month-end activities, including cost analysis, reporting, and preparation of financial information for project leadership.
• Assist with the preparation of cost reports, financial statements, and other project financial summaries as requested.
• Collaborate with the cost manager and broader project team to track project costs and support cost analysis efforts.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for financial and project documentation.
• Communicate promptly with internal stakeholders and suppliers regarding invoice status, payouts, and any discrepancies.

Skills

Accounting in construction

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Invoicing

Data entry

Excel proficiency

Subcontractor payouts

Cost analysis

Month-end reporting

Documentation & filing

Tools

Excel

Project cost management software

Job description

Job Description

The Project Controls Assistant will work onsite at a mission critical data center construction project as part of the cost control team. This role provides accounting and administrative support to the project controls function, helping to ensure accurate customer and supplier accounts, timely processing of project-related financial transactions, and clear cost reporting for the construction project.

Job Title: Project Controls Assistant

The Project Controls Assistant will work onsite at a mission critical data center construction project as part of the cost control team. This role provides accounting and administrative support to the project controls function, helping to ensure accurate customer and supplier accounts, timely processing of project-related financial transactions, and clear cost reporting for the construction project.

Responsibilities

• Support the project controls and cost control team on a mission critical data center construction project.
• Provide accounting and administrative support to the project controls manager to ensure customer and supplier accounts remain accurate and up to date.
• Receive, process, and file project-related paperwork, including invoices, subcontractor payouts, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities related to construction projects.
• Prepare, review, and process complex bills, subcontractor payouts, and credit card vouchers in an accurate and timely manner.
• Track and reconcile petty cash transactions and ensure proper documentation and filing.
• Perform data entry and maintain financial records using Excel and other project control tools.
• Support month-end activities, including cost analysis, reporting, and preparation of financial information for project leadership.
• Assist with the preparation of cost reports, financial statements, and other project financial summaries as requested.
• Collaborate with the cost manager and broader project team to track project costs and support cost analysis efforts.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for financial and project documentation.
• Communicate promptly with internal stakeholders and suppliers regarding invoice status, payouts, and any discrepancies.

Essential Skills

• Experience in accounting within a construction environment or closely related field.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Proficiency in invoicing and processing complex billing for construction or project-based work.
• Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Excel, including data entry and basic spreadsheet functions.
• Experience with subcontractor payouts, credit card voucher processing, and transaction tracking.
• Foundational knowledge of project controls and cost analysis in a project setting.
• Ability to support month-end activities, reporting, and preparation of financial information.
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping and financial statement components.
• Strong organizational skills for receiving, processing, and filing financial and project paperwork.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working on construction project cost control or project controls teams.
• Familiarity with cost management or project controls software (training will be provided on the specific tool used on this project).
• Experience working with general contractors or large-scale construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with project team members and suppliers.
• Comfort working with highly innovative and complex projects in a structured project management environment.

Work Environment

This position is fully onsite at a construction site in St. George, South Carolina, at a mission critical data center project. The role is embedded within a project management and cost control team for a major general contractor on a high-profile, innovative project. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, with frequent interaction with construction and project management professionals. Work is performed in both office-style spaces at the jobsite and in close proximity to active construction activities, so candidates should be comfortable in a field-based construction setting. Standard office tools and technologies, including Excel and project cost management software, are used daily to manage and track financial data and project costs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Moncks Corner, SC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $45.67/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Moncks Corner,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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